SOME/IP Experts in Germany
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Alex Volnov
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Peter Jehle
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Shaffi Shaik
Last position:
Software Architect at Volkswagen AG
- Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
- Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
- Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
- Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.
Denis Vodchyts
Last position:
AUTOSAR Software Engineer at Pioneer R&D Europe
Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.
Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.
Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.
Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.
Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.
Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe
Languages: C, Python
Standards: AUTOSAR
Reshmi Suragani
Last position:
Software Engineer at Aumovio Engineering Services (formerly Continental Engineering Services)
- Programming: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB
- Feature Owner for SecOC and FvM, leading development, integration, and validation
- Strong ECU hardware understanding for debugging
- Integrated AUTOSAR security modules: CSM, Crypto, CryIf, and HSM
- Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration
- Implemented Secure Boot with DMA on Chorus MCU, improving boot performance
- Designed HSM key management and UDS-based key verification features
- Developed Python automation scripts to improve validation efficiency
- Performed ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliant development and testing
- Implemented diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs) for fault detection and reliability
- Strong knowledge of 32-bit MCU architectures and real-time systems
- Proficient in embedded C, compiler/debugger tools, and CANoe
- Experience with TLS, IPsec, key management, and Ethernet switch configuration
- Created architecture and system documentation for cross-team alignment
- Supported production ECU flashing and large-scale deployments
- Conducted functional safety-related tests to ensure system reliability
Jaya Veeramalla
Last position:
Software Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies Limited
- Developed AUTOSAR applications using Eclipse RCP for RTA-CAR AUTOSAR stack from ETAS
- Collaborated with Platform and Isolar-A teams on ASW development and testing workflows
- Implemented UI automation testing using Java SWTBot framework, enhancing regression coverage
- Built microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular for internal tooling
- Enhanced AUTOSAR toolchain reliability through cross-team collaboration in development and testing
Tilmann Spahlinger
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Yan Ozer
Last position:
Software Developer (C++, Python) at Vaillant Heizsysteme
- Implemented communication between heating system modules via the SOME/IP interface in C++
- Developed additional software components in C++
- Executed unit tests and integration tests in the GitLab CI workflow
- Set up desktop publishing functionality
- Tools: C++, Python, Linux, Robot Framework
Harald Bergmann
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
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Statistics of experts using SOME/IP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
1.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
11%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using SOME/IP
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
In-vehicle service communication
SOME/IP is a service-oriented protocol for automotive Ethernet. It is used to expose functions, send events, and exchange method calls between electronic control units. Companies bring in experts when they need stable in-car communication for infotainment, ADAS, gateways, or domain controllers.
Where it fits
It is often discussed with AUTOSAR Adaptive and vehicle Ethernet stacks. Strong specialists understand service discovery, serialization, event groups, and the timing needs of distributed systems inside the car. They also know how SOME/IP works alongside lower-level network design and diagnostic flows.
Typical work
- Design service interfaces and message flows
- Integrate SOME/IP in AUTOSAR-based environments
- Test service discovery, routing, and error handling
- Support ECU integration and network bring-up
- Review traces from real vehicle communication
When freelance help makes sense
Freelance expertise is useful when a team needs focused support for a new platform, a supplier handover, or a hard integration issue. In Germany, this often comes up in automotive programs that need specialists who can work with local teams on-site or remotely with clear technical documentation.
What strong experts bring
Good professionals read bus traces, spot protocol mismatches, and understand how timing, versioning, and interface contracts affect the whole system. They write clear specifications, debug across multiple ECUs, and keep service communication predictable under load.
Adjacent skills
Many strong specialists also know Ethernet networking, AUTOSAR, C++, Linux-based in-vehicle software, diagnostics, and testing tools. They can move between architecture discussions and practical integration work without losing sight of system behavior.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SOME/IP? These answers cover the essentials.
SOME/IP is used for service-oriented communication over automotive Ethernet. It lets control units expose methods, publish events, and discover services on the in-vehicle network. That makes it a good fit for infotainment, domain controllers, gateways, and other distributed functions.
SOME/IP is built for Ethernet-based, service-oriented communication, while classic CAN is message-oriented and more limited in payload and structure. Teams usually choose SOME/IP when they need richer interfaces, service discovery, and better support for complex software architectures. CAN still matters for many vehicle functions, so the two often coexist.
SOME/IP is closely associated with AUTOSAR, especially AUTOSAR Adaptive. A specialist should understand how services, events, and transport are modeled in that environment. Knowledge of AUTOSAR concepts helps turn protocol work into a system that can actually be integrated and tested.
A strong SOME/IP specialist usually knows Ethernet networking, C++, Linux-based software, diagnostics, and trace analysis. Experience with service discovery, serialization, and ECU integration is especially useful. For some projects, test automation and troubleshooting across suppliers matter just as much.
A SOME/IP project often needs someone who has already handled real integration issues, not only read the specification. New feature work may be fine with a specialist who knows the basics, but platform bring-up, timing issues, and multi-ECU debugging usually need deeper hands-on experience. The more systems and suppliers involved, the more valuable that background becomes.
SOME/IP work can often start remotely if the team has good logs, traces, and clear interfaces. On-site time in Germany is useful when the project needs vehicle access, hardware bring-up, or close work with local engineering teams and suppliers. Many engagements use a mix of both.
Look for someone who can explain SOME/IP clearly, not only name the protocol terms. Strong candidates can discuss service discovery, timing, interface versioning, and how they debugged a real integration problem. Good answers are specific, practical, and tied to vehicle communication, not generic software talk.
SOME/IP matters in both new and ongoing vehicle programs. It is common in platform modernization, supplier integration, and feature expansion on existing Ethernet-based systems. If a program is moving from isolated components to service-oriented communication, the protocol becomes central.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 703 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Automotive (78%), Information Technology (78%), and Manufacturing (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (100%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used SOME/IP
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